Extending the Table: A Day of Service in St. Francisville

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

by Karen Snyder On the morning of May 2, members of Grace Church of West Feliciana in St.Francisville gathered for a day of service at Assisi Heights Apartments, a local residence for elderly and disabled neighbors. Grace’s Mission and Outreach Committeeorganized the...

Graduation Day for Laura Freeze

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Congratulations to Laura Freeze, who graduated from the A. C. Marble School for Theological Formation, an affiliate of the Iona Collaborative at Seminary of the Southwest and diocesan training school for the Diocese of Mississippi. Thank you to all who helped make...

ECW’s “Fishing for Souls” Gathering Brings Women Together in Faith

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) gathered May 1–2, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church for its 139th Annual Gathering, “Fishing for Souls.” We are delighted to recognize this year’s ECW Honored Women: Lauren Dunn, St. George’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans...

Gaudet Evensong Honors Community Grant Recipients

Monday, April 27, 2026

April 26, 2026Historic Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans We had the privilege of celebrating Evensong with our 2026 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients. This special service honored the unique and vital work of each individual organization, and in doing so,...

Bishop Duckworth and Deacons Receive Awards at AED Triennial Conference

Thursday, July 3, 2025

National honors from the Association of Episcopal Deacons (AED) were awarded to Bishop Shannon Rogers Duckworth, Archdeacon Charles deGravelles and Deacon Michael G. Hackett for their work in promoting the work and mission of the diaconate. The awards were presented...

2023 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 24 community grants for the 2023 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...

Letter to the Diocese from Bishop-elect Shannon Rogers Duckworth

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

November 9, 2022 Dear brothers and sisters, Grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ. At the 185th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, I shared the story of the design of my Episcopal ring. As the granddaughter of Greek immigrants, this...

Gifts For Bishop-Elect Duckworth Update (August 1)

Monday, August 1, 2022

The Gifts Committee of the Diocesan Transition process announces the solicitation of funds to help purchase the vestments and other Episcopal symbols for the new bishop. Canon Shannon Duckworth will need vestments and other signs and symbols of the Office of Bishop to...

2022 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 18 community grants for the 2022 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...

The Rev. Canon Shannon Rogers Duckworth Elected 12th Bishop of Louisiana

Saturday, May 14, 2022

First Woman to Be Elected Bishop in The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana The Rev. Canon Shannon Rogers Duckworth was chosen XII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana during a special convention on May 14, 2022, at Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans. She was...

Candidate Videos and Revised Walkabout Schedule

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Dear Faithful People of the Diocese, Blessings to you as we make our way through Holy Week and enter the joy of celebrating the Resurrection. We are pleased to share with you videos submitted by the two candidates for the 12th Bishop of Louisiana. More information can...

Announcement Following the Conclusion of the Petition Process

Monday, April 11, 2022

Dear Faithful People of the Diocese of Louisiana, Our Petition Process concluded on Friday, April 8, and no additional applications for bishop were received. The Standing Committee is therefore pleased to announce that our slate for bishop is complete and includes the...